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UOWA Leads Clean Energy Innovation Through Government Collaboration and Industry Support

The University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa (UOWA) is accelerating Iraq’s clean energy transition by combining academic expertise, practical training, and targeted community engagement. Working closely with the Karbala Governorate and participating in national advisory processes, UOWA supplies policy-relevant evidence and technical counsel to support local and regional clean-energy planning and energy-efficiency policy development.

UOWA’s contribution is both strategic and practical. Faculty from engineering and energy departments provide consultancy and technical assistance to public agencies and local industry—delivering energy efficiency assessments, feasibility studies for solar deployment, and tailored workshops on energy management. The university’s applied projects (including an ongoing solar expansion programme and BD100 biodiesel trials for selected generators and vehicles) generate operational data that informs government and municipal decision-making on renewable energy integration and fuel substitution strategies.

Hands-on training is central to UOWA’s approach. Through academic programmes, field visits (such as the hydroelectric plant tour), and industry-aligned practical modules, graduates leave the university with real experience in grid integration, renewable system operation, and energy auditing—skills that have been directly placed into both governmental planning roles and private-sector energy projects. UOWA also supports entrepreneurship in clean technology: working side-by-side with the national Riyada initiative and the university’s Warith Elevate platform, the university delivers training, mentorship, and incubation support for student and youth start-ups pitching renewable or energy-efficient solutions.

At the industry level, UOWA teams conduct on-site energy audits, deliver staff upskilling workshops, and partner on pilot installations—helping businesses reduce consumption, modernise infrastructure, and assess renewables. The university’s Sustainable Procurement and Energy Efficiency frameworks further encourage local suppliers to adopt cleaner practices, reinforcing market demand for low-carbon technologies.

Together, these efforts demonstrate that UOWA not only educates the next generation of energy professionals but also actively supports government policy development and assists industry in adopting practical clean-energy solutions—bridging research, training, consultancy, and entrepreneurship to drive a low-carbon future for Karbala and Iraq.